Upper Mustang Trek

Trip Duration

11 April, 27 April, 17 May, 2024

Description

Upper Mustang is an upper part of Mustang District, which is located in Nepal. The Upper Mustang was a restricted kingdom and demilitarized area until 1992 which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages.

 

The highest peak visited by trekkers on the upper mustang trek is Marang la, which is 4230 meters above sea level. With heights of 3810 meters and 3900 meters, respectively, Lo Manthang and Chhoser are the region's principal attractions.

Best Season

Upper Mustang lies in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, making it a great monsoon trek and open year-round for trekking. The main consideration is the winter, when most residents leave the capital to avoid the cold and snow. Generally, the best time to visit Upper Mustang is from March to early November.

Accessing this Trek

Jomsom is the starting point for almost all routes heading into the Upper Mustang region. Most people choose to fly between Pokhara and Jomsom (a 20-minute flight) to save time and to avoid the arduous bus or jeep journey by land. The official checkpoint for the restricted region is Kagbeni, just north of Jomsom.

Extra Info About Fixed Departure

Upper Mustang is an upper part of Mustang District, which is located in Nepal. The Upper Mustang was a restricted kingdom and demilitarized area until 1992 which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages. The highest peak visited by trekkers on the upper mustang trek is Marang la, which is 4230 meters above sea level. With heights of 3810 meters and 3900 meters, respectively, Lo Manthang and Chhoser are the region's principal attractions.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

Day 03 Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Day 04 Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni

Day 05 Kagbeni to Chele

Day 06 Chele to Syanbochen

Day 07 Syanbochen to Ghami

Day 08 Ghami to Tsarang

Day 09 Tsarang to Lo-Manthang

Day 10 Explore Lo Manthang/ Acclimatization

Day 11 Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar

Day 12 Drakmar to Ghiling

Day 13 Ghiling to Chhuksang

Day 14 Chhuksang to Jomsom

Day 15 Fly back to Pokhara

Day 16 Drive  or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 17 Final departure